Thomas Sanders to Col. Sanders (draft) 'your servant a poor prisoner, requests you to write and send Captain Swetnam to Lord Fairfax and Sir Thomas to acquaint them how the case stands, to move for a commission and command the stay of the troops with you - if they come to Derby their horses and arms will be taken from them - if my Lord sends to Sir John (Gell) for more troops, Hope's troop may get out of town by that means - they have sent to York to get leave for the troops to return - they seek to destroy the regiment - it is a business of great weight so desire to be speedy and serious - I have sent to Lord Essex for an order to come up and resign my commission' (Jan/Feb) 1644/5 [Jan-Feb 1645]